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Meet Our Staff

Management

  • Pedro Hernandez

    Pedro Hernandez

    General Manager

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    Pedro Hernandez

    Pedro Hernandez

    General Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: Cardinals

    Favorite Restaurant: Andales Mexican Restauarant

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma

    How long have I been at Viva? 3 years

    About me: I enjoy spending time with my family. We go out to camp and spend our time outdoors. I like to explore different kinds of restaurants and try new food.

  • Alex Carrillo

    Alex Carrillo

    Sales Manager

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    Alex Carrillo

    Alex Carrillo

    Sales Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: The Dallas Cowboys

    Favorite Restaurant: Carnitas Quertaro

    Favorite Vehicle: 1967 Pontiac GTO

    How long have I been at Viva? 3 years

    About me: “Do or do not there is no try” – Yoda

  • Anthony Casaus

    Anthony Casaus

    Used Car Manager

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    Anthony Casaus

    Anthony Casaus

    Used Car Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: San Fransico 49ers

    Favorite Restaurant: Any restaurant with Mexican Food

    Favorite Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Supra

    How long have I been at Viva? 5 years

    About me: I like being outdoors, and I enjoy being with family.

  • Grant Schauer

    Grant Schauer

    Service Manager

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    Grant Schauer

    Grant Schauer

    Service Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: La Nueva Casita Cafe

    Favorite Restaurant: Mustang

    Favorite Vehicle: Ford Mustang

    How long have I been at Viva? 5 years with Toyota

    About me: I like racing and grilling.

  • Eric Hopkins

    Eric Hopkins

    BDC Manager

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    Eric Hopkins

    Eric Hopkins

    BDC Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: San Fransico 49ers

    Favorite Restaurant: West Texas Chophouse

    Favorite Vehicle: H1 Hummer

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: Coached football for 5 years and won statechamp! I love spending time with my kid, and love Star Wars.

Sales

  • John Chavez

    John Chavez

    Sales Professional

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    John Chavez

    John Chavez

    Sales Professional

    Favorite Sports Team: Dodgers, Kansas City Chiefs

    Favorite Restaurant: Sakura/ Big Tuna

    Favorite Vehicle: 2022 SRS Tundra/ Ford Mustang

    How long have I been at Viva? 1 year

    About me: I love to hang out with my wife and play videos. I run around the streets of Las Cruces, and like watching Netflix.

  • Jaime Gamboa

    Jaime Gamboa

    Sales Professional

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    Jaime Gamboa

    Jaime Gamboa

    Sales Professional

    Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

    Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

    Favorite Vehicle: 1972 Chevy Nova SS

    How long have I been at Viva? 6 years

    About me: “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” -Tony Stark

  • Joseph Perez

    Joseph Perez

    Sales Professional

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    Joseph Perez

    Joseph Perez

    Sales Professional

    Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees

    Favorite Restaurant: Thai Delight

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota GR 86

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: I was born and raised in Taos NM. I moved down to Las Cruces and fell in love with my better half and the delicious chili! Artist at heart, major Toyota enthusiast. 

  • Courtney Lundmark

    Courtney Lundmark

    Sales Professional

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    Courtney Lundmark

    Courtney Lundmark

    Sales Professional

    Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Indians

    Favorite Restaurant: Andales

    Favorite Vehicle: 1968 Mustang GT350

    How long have I been at Viva? 2 years

    About me: I grew up in Ohio and have lived in NC/Florida. I have 2 dogs and like rodeo

  • Brandon Campos

    Brandon Campos

    Sales Professional

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    Brandon Campos

    Brandon Campos

    Sales Professional

    Favorite Sports Team: Team Viva

    Favorite Restaurant: Wingstop

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Models

    How long have I been at Viva? 5 years

    About me: I would describe myself as someone who is highly motivated. I am great with communication and moving things forward!

  • Jaison Bryan

    Jaison Bryan

    Vehicle Aquisition

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    Jaison Bryan

    Jaison Bryan

    Vehicle Aquisition

    Favorite Sports Team: Indianapolis Colts

    Favorite Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: I love anything to do with being outdoors. Hunting, fishing, camping, and sports. I have my family and like to treat my customers like family. I have been in the automobile for over 20 years.

  • Marie Licon

    Marie Licon

    Receptionist

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    Marie Licon

    Marie Licon

    Receptionist

    Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys

    Favorite Restaurant: Si Senor

    Favorite Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Corolla LE

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: I also work for a medical Dr. part time. I love spending time with my family.

  • Vanessa Baca

    Vanessa Baca

    Receptionist

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    Vanessa Baca

    Vanessa Baca

    Receptionist

    Favorite Sports Team: El Paso Locomotives

    Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

    Favorite Vehicle: 1998 Yellow VW Beetle

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: Hello! My name is Vanessa. I enjoy going to soccer games with my boyfriend on the weekends, playing video games and sleeping.

Finance

  • Christina Villegas

    Christina Villegas

    Finance Manager

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    Christina Villegas

    Christina Villegas

    Finance Manager

    Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

    Favorite Restaurant: Andale’s Dog House

    Favorite Vehicle: 1969 Chevy Malibu Wagon

    How long have I been at Viva? 7 years

    About me: I love my job. Enjoy working with the staff. I have 4 children. I am an identical twin and a Gemini. I also loving being outdoors

  • Michelle (Shelly) Karl

    Michelle (Shelly) Karl

    Finance Manager

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    Michelle (Shelly) Karl

    Michelle (Shelly) Karl

    Finance Manager

    Favorite Restaurant: Corralitos

    Favorite Vehicle: Ram 3500

    How long have I been at Viva? 2 years

    About me: I love my new job in finance. I have been in sales for many years so this is a new opportunity to meet new people and send them down the road with a big smile. I totally enjoy my time off at the lake, playing with the horses, or any outdoor activities. 

Service

  • Jesse Mendoza

    Jesse Mendoza

    Service Advisor

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    Jesse Mendoza

    Jesse Mendoza

    Service Advisor

    Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings

    Favorite Restaurant: Andales

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma

    How long have I been at Viva? 16 years

  • Lee Cardenas

    Lee Cardenas

    Service Advisor

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    Lee Cardenas

    Lee Cardenas

    Service Advisor

    Favorite Sports Team: Boston Bruins

    Favorite Vehicle: Dodge Charger

    How long have I been at Viva? 5 years

  • Andrew Judiscak

    Andrew Judiscak

    Service Advisor

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    Andrew Judiscak

    Andrew Judiscak

    Service Advisor

    Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and Liverpool F.C

    Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

  • Diego Torres

    Diego Torres

    Master Technician

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    Diego Torres

    Diego Torres

    Master Technician

    Favorite Sports Team: Miami Dolphins

    Favorite Restaurant: Hooters & Texas Roadhouse

    Favorite Vehicle: 2005 Tacoma 4Runner

    How long have I been at Viva? 18 years

    About me: I like cars and restoring old Toyota vehicles. I enjoy traveling, and would one day like to own a 1996 Toyota Supra.

  • Gabriel Rivera

    Gabriel Rivera

    Automotive Technician

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    Gabriel Rivera

    Gabriel Rivera

    Automotive Technician

    Favorite Sports Team: LA Lakers

    Favorite Restaurant: Los Mariachis

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Vehicles

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

  • Andrew Suarez

    Andrew Suarez

    Automotive Technician

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    Andrew Suarez

    Andrew Suarez

    Automotive Technician

    Favorite Sports Team: Seattle Seahawks

    Favorite Restaurant: Bosque

    Favorite Vehicle: 1987 Mazda RX7

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: I’m going to school for Automotive technology. I want to get more knowledgeable about building vehicles.

  • Mark Lumberi

    Mark Lumberi

    Automotive Technician

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    Mark Lumberi

    Mark Lumberi

    Automotive Technician

    Favorite Sports Team: Houston Texans

    Favorite Restaurant: Italian

    Favorite Vehicle: Would like to get a Tacoma

    How long have I been at Viva? 5 years

    About me: Married with 2 kids and 2 from a previous marriage. I love camping, fishing, playing guitar, and dancing.

  • Matthew Pettes

    Matthew Pettes

    Lube Technician

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    Matthew Pettes

    Matthew Pettes

    Lube Technician

    Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Socks

    Favorite Restaurant: Salt Grass

    Favorite Vehicle: 1997 Supra

    How long have I been at Viva? Less than 1 year

    About me: My name is Matthew, I am a Lube Tech here at Toyota. I love being here when it comes to working on cars or talking with the guys. I also do work on cars outside of work.

  • Tommy Cash

    Tommy Cash

    Make Ready Tech

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    Tommy Cash

    Tommy Cash

    Make Ready Tech

    Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos

    Favorite Restaurant: Portofino’s

    Favorite Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord Sport

    How long have I been at Viva? 2 years

    About me: I am going to school at NMSU for Business Development. I moved here from Parker Colorado. I really enjoy detailing/tinting, much better than my other job.

  • Franklin Pearce

    Franklin Pearce

    Porter

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    Franklin Pearce

    Franklin Pearce

    Porter

    Favorite Sports Team: Motorcycle racing

    Favorite Restaurant: Mexican Restaurants

    Favorite Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma

    How long have I been at Viva? 40 years

Parts

  • Roger Elias

    Roger Elias

    Parts Advisor

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    Roger Elias

    Roger Elias

    Parts Advisor

    Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys

    Favorite Vehicle: Ford Raptor

    How long have I been at Viva? 4 years

  • Dealership Info

    Phone Numbers:Sales Hours:
    • Mon - Sat9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Sun11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Service Hours:
    • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
      (You can make your service appointment online or by phone.)
    • Sat8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • SunClosed
    Parts Hours:Special Hours
    • Memorial DayClosed
    Regular Hours
    • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Sat8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • SunClosed
Viva Toyota of Las Cruces 32.298984, -106.791017.